Damaged walls or need an extra layer of protection on your ceiling? In that case, you need a plasterer. A plasterer can also finish (new) walls and ceilings for you. But what does a plasterer cost in the Netherlands? And what are the pros and cons of hiring a plasterer? You can read all about it below.
What does a plasterer do?
A plasterer is the expert at applying a finishing coat of plaster to your ceilings and walls. A plasterer has the knowledge and skills needed to give your home a refreshed look. Plaster not only serves to protect but also beautifies the house. A plasterer finishes walls with something called mortar. This is a mixture of chalk, water and sand. The goal is to achieve a smooth and polished finish.
How much does it cost?
If you want to hire a plasterer, it would be nice to know the average prices. Below is a chart that shows the minimum, maximum and average price for this job. The price of the job can depend on a number of things. This could be the price per square foot, the materials or the hourly rate. As you can see below, the minimum price is around €325 and the maximum price is around €2,450. On average, the job will cost between €1,200 and €1,700.

Plasterers often put together a price based on square footage. A plasterer can also do multiple jobs, such as wallpapering and sanding. Below is a chart showing the price per square foot for the work.
Types of work | Price per square meter |
Wallpaper-ready plaster walls | €10 – €15 |
Preparing plaster walls | €10 – €20 |
Spackling | €5 – €15 |
Decorative plaster walls | €10 – €30 |
Ceiling plastering | €15 – €25 |
Raapwerk | €15 – €25 |
Concrete Ciré | €80 – €130 |
Sanding | €15 – €25 |
Loam stucco | €30 – €40 |
Specialist plastering | Inquire with the plasterer |
Outdoor plastering | €50 – €70 |
These are quite a few prices and it can get expensive if you have many square meters plastered. Unfortunately, there are no subsidies available for having plastering done. Still, there is a way to get a discount. This can be through a tax reduction. In fact, you will see on your quote that plastering is taxed at just 9%. To qualify for this tax reduction, you must fulfill some requirements. Your home must be more than 2 years old and you must have the plastering done by a specialist. Apart from that, you don’t have to do anything.
The prices of plastering have changed a lot in the last few years. Especially sauce-ready plastering and ceiling plastering. These have both increased by about 3 euros per square meter in the last 2 years.

The pros and cons
There are a few advantages and disadvantages to hiring a plasterer. We have listed the main points below.
- Assurance of good quality
- Reduced tax
- Increase value of your home
- Increased living comfort
- After the work is completed, your walls will look smooth again.
- If you have a color mixed into the plaster, there is no need to paint your stucco. In addition, this will then be colorfast and scratches will hardly show.
- If you choose a special type of plaster, prices can be raised quickly.
- Plaster is difficult to do yourself
- The plaster takes a long time to dry
Conclusion
Hiring a plasterer can be a good investment if you want to have your walls and ceilings refinished or have a protective coat applied to them. Although the cost can vary depending on the type of work and surface area, a plasterer offers good results and you will receive good quality.
The cost of hiring a plasterer varies widely, depending on the type of work and the number of square meters. For basic plastering, you’ll pay €10 to €15 per square meter, while special finishes such as Concrete Ciré can cost up to €130 per square meter. On average, a job costs between €1,200 and €1,700.
Using special finishes or additional tasks can increase the price, but often provides a nice result. Another advantage is that you can save some money thanks to the 9% tax reduction, but this is only possible if your home is older than two years and you hire a specialist.
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